Ask yourself the following questions as you compose your Character Analysis Essay:
What are the dominant character traits of this character?
How does the main character's personality influence his or hers actions? (For example, "What does the main character's anger drive him or her to do?")
Why does the main character feel the way he or she does? Did a tragedy in their earlier life bring them to the point where they are today?
What character trait will best help this main character overcome their trials and succeed in life?
What vices does this character embrace as they reach out to try to cope with life? What other more noble resources do they embrace, spiritual and otherwise, to handle what life deals them?
We will also look at the different types of characters to add to your analysis.
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